Bowguy

Well I never wanted to start a debate n certainly not sound disrespectful to you. I do stand by the both eyes open w sights makes you shoot off at dif yardages since you're looking one way n shooting dif. I also understand your comments and concerns

I never said its the only safe way, just that two eyes open is obviously safer

Growalot, I woulda talked to you dif if I knew you were a woman. I'm sorry. The muscle memory thing about doing something over n over than trying to switch typically never happens. That's why I stated teaching new people correctly. Don't matter guys do whatever you want

No ones saying anyone knows it all. Apparently you guys taught more than me. God bless ya

Some guys are simple. Maybe I took it wrong n you def read wrong. I said the transition to a gun after having learned trigger sneeze n aiming w a non dominant eye could lead to an unsafe situation when wing shooting. Do what you want. So 11 years is fairly long. I've been at it over 40. Not saying anyone knows it all. We all learn from each other n all I was doing was passing on some info. If someone's mama isn't an instructor she prob shouldn't advise what's best btw n I certainly wouldn't pass that down.

Yea I touched a pretty simple guys nerve. Brother I'm the nicest guy you've ever talked to but if ya want to name call be careful. Bet you're fairly new to the sport to be so ignorant in things.,

Guys the eye dominance thing matters for a couple reasons. Not trying to sway anyone but hear me out. For one to shoot with the wrong eye you'd be shooting crossways. Across your body. With a sight you'd be on the money w say your 20 yard sight., at 15 or 25 you'd be left on one right on the other. To alleviate this many close their eye. This kills your binocular vision n affects range estimation. All can be compensated for. Now you learn trigger squeeze, sighting on the wrong side w archery gear but maybe you've made it work. When you shoot gun at a moving or any object n close an eye, say you're shooting righty n swinging left, you cannot see to the left n could very definitely swing into someone with you or not see someone in the distance, on that side making the shot unsafe. If safety alone is worth it we need to understand eye dominance, how it affects us n learn to check it, especially when helping youths n newer students. Once investments are made, some muscle memory begins very rarely will people switch. Hence the resistance by some here. It is what it is but if we can help others going forward maybe a safe sport will be even safer

Think you took me wrong bud. I wasn't knocking anything or anybody. The wingspan thing is a starting point if you have no other methods to get close but you still need to be measured w a chosen shooting method. Sorry I said it in a way we misunderstood each other

Bud I teach archery n am full aware some releases are adjustable., some are not or have limited adjustability. In order to achieve a proper release, the bow must fit you perfectly. Many guys get by w an improperly fit bow but they have tons of problems. No reason to guess a measurement or make do when they sell bows for the exact same price that fit the archer

Not saying the wingspan thing can't be on the money but it's impossible to be exact everytime. Release lengths vary n people need to be measured holding a bow n their chosen release method.

I had one that was better used as a tomato stake., thing was horrendous. I could throw rocks more accurately. Not saying they're all that bad but let's say mine was a fluke, how's it possible it ever got that bad. I'd never try one again. Kept it for a year n tried tons of loads n reloads on it. Thing was bad

The used bow advice may work out ok but the bow must fit you properly. No one can tell you your draw length by measuring your wingspan, in case some one tries that.. You'll have to know whether you're gonna shoot fingers or release n which type. Your DL wil be different with all, even as you simply change releases. You also need to know dominant eye to shoot proper "hand". The bow should not be super performance, they're best for experienced shooters

I have one roughly the same age. It's sporting iron sights n was inherited.. I've never really given it the time since my goal is accuracy to the fullest extent in a rifle. I won't sell it n may eventually set it up for one of my kids to shoot close range but I'm guessing even scoped it'll be a very distant back up gun.

I've shot 28s almost exclusively for small game for prob 25 or more years. There's no disadvantage it seems to a 20 ga. Beats supper up less. I load so the inflated costs don't get me

It depends on so many factors. Just walking the property the deer may actually become used to you. The dogs are another thing. If the herd in the area has plenty of room why on earth would they stay? No sense making em any spookier than they are. A reason to stay out of woods during deer movement hours

A guy in a gun shop by me had two Ducks. He feed them each day n put some lead shot in the food. They both lived over 8 years. More Eagles kill each other by far than prob most other man made things. I believe the lead poisoning thing is ridiculous. How many guys grew up chewing on lead split shot, certainly ingesting some.

The 28 ga advice is on the money. A 410 is an expert gun. Too little shot n you either rat hole the game or miss em w tight chokes or open the chokes n shoot 15 yards. All bad stuff. For turks you can use a 20. Don't let her shoot turk loads. You pattern n sight in if necessary n let her only shoot light loads. My girls are petite n with proper training n technique they came along to where my 15 year old 2 years ago was shooting a 300 win mag. I teach Hunter Ed. The break open gun thing makes me nervous. The students must shoot in front of you in NJ. Picture a fairly calm class, safeties don't come off til the target is identified and a safe shot presents itself. Ok so we throw a bird out for the student, it comes out clean, hammer on the break action gets worked, ugh bird's out of range n now the kid looks around for advice w a loaded gun. Seems silly n they certainly shouldn't be moving toward game or walking at all w a hammer back. You delimma will be between a light gun, normally a pump or a heavier softer kicking semi. My younger one shot the pump at ten, it was a 20. Use double hearing protection for her, the gun will seem less noisy n seem to kick less. Beware of a proper stance, improper form can lead to more felt recoil and the loss of an interested kid. Good luck

Guys adopting is a touchy subject. The dogs came from somewhere you don't know. You won't know the bloodline, strain or if any traits are "set" from proper breeding. I know someone will say their rescue is the best ever but seriously they aren't winning competitions. They aren't fetching big money in stud fees. The good breeders which normally sell very few dogs have lots of money n heartache tied up in such a venture, hence the cost. GSPs are hyper as babies,, some are anyway. I run horseback type dogs and they mind perfectly. You just gotta know how to handle them. The branding thing, if on the whole side is certainly uncalled for but some of those dogs are turned loose and sometimes disappear a bit. A guy could identify em pretty easy when he sees em in woods. I'm by no means condoning the branding or discouraging the adoption, just not the way I'd go. Look for a field trial reject as another option in a hunting dog. Hounds can be too loose or rough for one, not enough for another. Bird dogs run too big, too small, etc. they can be had for a steal at times, are normally from great bloodlines and may be perfect for ya. And they're trained.

I agree the bow can't possibly fit you. You've been given good advice but as a side note work on your grip, if you hold it the way you are in pic you're sure to slap your forearm w string on any bow

Bro what's controversial about it is people heads n ideas. For lots it not a common food n their brain tells em it's not something to eat. Hence the toughness comments. It's almost impossible to make it tough. Shoot one eat it n you decide

I load 130-150 Sierra game Kings in my 270. For deer mostly the lower weight but the gamekings have shown the most accuracy in many of my mid size guns

Guys, bears, next to rabbits are the easiest animal to kill. Often when shot with an arrow they go 15-30 yards. I'm not even sure how that's possible but I've shot a bunch w a bow n that's what happened. Gun shots normally flatten em, longest I've seen one go was 75 yards. Any further it was a bad hit n I dont recall many being found even tracking them w bear hounds. I used to skin for 2 bear camps up north n I've hunted them all over. Been on a lot of recovery jobs. Hope that clears things up.

Hey bud, if you have access to some farms walk the perimeter of the cornfields. If you find bear droppings or puke you obviously have one in the area. Look for areas where they've knocked the corn down. They're crazy destructive. Set near the corn, preferably looking parallel to where he's entering the field n do the farmer a favor n shoot him. Spots to check in the woods would be mast trees, up north check the beech. They'll break branches n stack em like nests. Brushy areas, look for berries. All those foods tend to concentrate them in an area. You're next bet if you're in Orange County or somewhere near Sussex NJ is take a ride down n shoot one of them. They're everywhere n a nuisance